+-------------------+ Configuring mariadb-server-5.5 +--------------------+
| While not mandatory, it is highly recommended that you set a password |
| for the MariaDB administrative "root" user. |
| |
| If this field is left blank, the password will not be changed. |
| |
| New password for the MariaDB "root" user: |
| |
| ********_______________________________________________________________ |
| |
| <Ok> |
| |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

root@www:~#

mysql -u root -p

# connect to MySQL

Enter password:

# MySQL root password

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